Detroit — The NHL, including the Red Wings, are on a holiday pause right now. The COVID spread expedited things a bit, but at this point, everyone would be getting into the holiday spirit on the schedule, regardless.
But, when the Wings were still active Saturday, defeating New Jersey 5-2, you may remember one pertinent detail stood out: The three-goal game by Dylan Larkin.
Just when the Wings needed him, Larkin put in another dazzling performance, something he's been doing fairly regularly this season.
The hat trick — Larkin's first in the NHL — gave him 15 goals (along with 14 assists) for 29 points in 27 games.